James Graham

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he intervened in a domestic dispute to protect his sister.

The Alleged Offender assaulted the Applicant, causing a tibial plateau fracture to his left knee.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering and $579.20 for travel expenses, totaling $5,579.20.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was bitten by an unleashed dog.

The Board found that the dog owner's failure to control a dog with a history of biting constituted criminal negligence, which qualifies as a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The applicant was awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering, plus disbursements.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical assault at a bar by an unidentified assailant.

The Applicant suffered facial trauma, including the loss of four teeth, and incurred significant dental expenses.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and reasonably explained his initial lack of cooperation with police due to his injuries.

The Board awarded the Applicant $5,400 for out-of-pocket dental expenses and $5,000 for pain and suffering, totaling $10,400.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a robbery.

The applicant suffered a traumatic brain injury and psychological trauma after being punched multiple times in the head.

The Board accepted the applicant's evidence of pain and suffering, awarding $6,000.

The Board also awarded $1,158.15 for reasonably incurred medical and therapy expenses.

Claims for physiotherapy and lost income were denied due to insufficient documentary evidence.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical assault.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board proceeded in writing after the applicant failed to attend the hearing but consented by telephone.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering due to facial contusions, a permanent scar, and ongoing headaches, but denied the claim for medical expenses due to a lack of supporting receipts.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, alleging she was assaulted by a stranger while walking in Toronto.

The applicant provided inconsistent accounts of the incident, testifying at the hearing that she was accidentally bumped into, which contradicted her written application claiming she was punched.

The police had no record of the incident, and the applicant failed to provide medical documentation to substantiate her claimed injuries.

The Board dismissed the application, finding insufficient evidence on a balance of probabilities that a crime of violence occurred or that the applicant suffered resulting injuries.